Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol recently unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters, Raj and Simran, at Leicester Square. This event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the beloved film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”
During a media interaction in London, Shah Rukh reminisced about some fond memories from the film’s shoot, particularly the nights spent bowling. He highlighted that filming abroad back then was a unique experience.
“It was very exciting at that time to go abroad and shoot; it still is, but you know, those were the initial days,” he recalled. “For me, Dilwale was really the longest-running film shot abroad, in Switzerland and in London, so it was really exciting. After that, we have come and shot a lot of films in the UK, but this was like the first of its kind.”
Shah Rukh also reflected on their bowling outings post-shoot, mentioning, “We were away from Central London; we used to go bowling at night, which was new for us. Small areas had been designated for bowling and shopping on the outskirts. It was a very exciting time to roam around in London.”
He expressed surprise at the film’s lasting impact, stating, “I’m very fortunate to have been part of cinema like this and very grateful. Honestly, none of us had any idea DDLJ would become this phenomenon in people’s hearts. I am sure Adi (Aditya Chopra) and everyone felt it would be a good film, but I don’t think anyone could have imagined the legacy it has today.”